The Sales & Merchandising major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Marketing, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Marketing, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers SOC: 41-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,320 | 1,113,160 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers SOC: 41-1012 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $84,130 | 219,010 | N/A | N/A |
Parts Salespersons SOC: 41-2022 Occupation: Parts Salespersons | $37,440 | 265,060 | N/A | N/A |
Advertising Sales Agents SOC: 41-3011 Occupation: Advertising Sales Agents | $61,460 | 97,470 | N/A | N/A |
Travel Agents SOC: 41-3041 Occupation: Travel Agents | $48,450 | 59,150 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,320 | 1,113,160 |
| 2023 | $46,730 | 1,087,890 |
| 2022 | $45,250 | 1,097,160 |
| 2021 | $39,230 | 1,143,260 |
| 2020 | $41,580 | 1,063,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,130 | 219,010 |
| 2023 | $84,570 | 227,150 |
| 2022 | $82,850 | 237,520 |
| 2021 | $79,680 | 243,920 |
| 2020 | $78,560 | 240,290 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,440 | 265,060 |
| 2023 | $36,860 | 260,770 |
| 2022 | $35,800 | 259,280 |
| 2021 | $34,260 | 265,130 |
| 2020 | $32,460 | 253,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,460 | 97,470 |
| 2023 | $61,270 | 108,100 |
| 2022 | $58,450 | 106,560 |
| 2021 | $52,340 | 96,660 |
| 2020 | $54,940 | 110,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,260 | 1,189,330 |
| 2023 | $64,600 | 1,142,020 |
| 2022 | $62,400 | 1,075,750 |
| 2021 | $60,550 | 1,026,390 |
| 2020 | $58,770 | 977,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,070 | 293,930 |
| 2023 | $99,710 | 311,780 |
| 2022 | $97,710 | 290,830 |
| 2021 | $94,840 | 266,160 |
| 2020 | $86,650 | 288,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,370 | 99,070 |
| 2023 | $44,610 | 114,280 |
| 2022 | $44,120 | 119,490 |
| 2021 | $29,570 | 235,740 |
| 2020 | $30,550 | 153,180 |